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3D Printing, Podcast, SprintRay

Sprinting Towards the Future of Digital Dentistry with Amir Mansouri

The 3D printing revolution is in full swing, and it's transforming the landscape of digital dentistry, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, customization, and patient care. Following our insightful discussion with Rune Fisker from 3Shape about their ...

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3D Printing, News

Is a Bigger Build Platform Better for Dental 3D Printers?

When considering a 3D printer in dentistry, it’s understandable to think that bigger is better, well at least for the build platform - but that’s not always the case. Of course, with a larger 3D printing ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit

Medit i700 Wireless Intraoral Scanner Review + 2024 Update on Medit Apps

2024 is upon us! Happy new year everyone!This year seems to be the year of AI, 3D Printers and I think, wireless intraoral scanners. There are 5 different wireless intraoral scanners on the market including TRIOS 5, ...

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3Shape, Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Runyes, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iDD Compares: Affordable vs Expensive Intraoral Scanners

iDD is back with another intraoral scanner (IOS) comparison. In this article, we compare several relatively affordable intraoral scanners, including IOS from Chinese manufacturers, with one of the most expensive scanners on the market. At the ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, AI, Podcast

Blueprint for the Digital Dental Practice of the Future with 3Shape’s Rune Fisker

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), we're committed to keeping dental professionals at the forefront of technological advancements. Our Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series has been exploring the cutting-edge developments shaping our field. In our ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, News

Intraoral Scanner Price Guide 2024: the Cost of All Major IOS

Cost is the number one barrier for all clinicians who want to start getting into digital dentistry and intraoral scanning.That is a proven fact. To help you navigate all the numbers, we have outlined the prices of ...

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3D Printing, SprintRay

What is the difference between Sprintray Pro and Pro S Models? Pro 95 vs 95 S and Pro 55 vs 55 S?

SprintRay printers have become some of the most popular 3D Printers on the dental market. And for good reason. Their slick workflow, great resins and easy to use software. They are also spear-heading the 3D printed ...

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3D Printing, Medit, News

Single-Visit Milled Restorations using Medit ClinicCAD

Medit recently held its 2023 Innovation Day, where they showcased ClinicCAD. We've written a quick blog that breaks down just what ClinicCAD is, you can read it here.I was grateful to be invited to speak and ...

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3D Printing, News

Ackuretta Announces New Updates to ALPHA AI Slicing Software

Big news from Ackuretta, they’ve announced some interesting updates for their ALPHA AI slicing software that could reduce failed prints by up to 75%!ALPHA AI allows you to import your file, choose the 3D printer and ...

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Eighteeth, News

Eighteeth Announces Acquisition of ZHEAN Healthcare – Developers of the Helios 500

Eighteeth (owned by Sifary group) has announced its acquisition of ZHEAN Healthcare, a developer of oral digitalization equipment and AI diagnostic software.ZHEAN was founded in 2019 and is known for its intraoral scanner- the HELIOS 500 ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Straumann, Virtuo Vivo

iDD Compares: Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan vs. Straumann Virtuo Vivo

Ever since the Virtuo Vivo released in 2019, it didn’t exactly garner a lot of positive reviews. With iDD’s visit to International Dental Show 2023 earlier this year in Cologne, Germany, Straumann have been on a ...

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3D Printing, CAD/CAM, Clinical Cases, Workflows

A Digital Approach to a Full Mouth Rehabilitation

As well as being the director and co-founder of iDD, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny also works full-time as a dentist in Wellington. So in addition to teaching and providing education on digital dentistry, Dr Ahmad implements these techniques ...

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3D Printing, AI, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

S01 E01 Dentsply Sirona: The Quest for Efficient & Integrated Digital Workflows in Dentistry with Max Milz

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we're committed to keeping you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry. Our podcast, Digital Dentistry Decoded, is one way we bring you insights directly from ...

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Medit, News

Using Medit Intraoral Scanners with Apple Mac – is it any good?

Introduction to Medit Link for Clinics with macOS Medit have made a big name for themselves in digital dentistry thanks to their incredible value. Just last week, Medit held its “Innovation Day 2023” where they showcased all ...

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News

New 3Shape + CEREC Integration and All The Latest Releases from DS World

DS World - by Dentsply Sirona - is one of the biggest digital dentistry events held each year.Every year, thousands of dental professionals flock to Las Vegas for three days of insightful talks and exciting product ...

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3Shape, iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares: Medit i700 W vs. 3Shape TRIOS 5

iDD is back with another intraoral scanner compares! With the introduction of Medit’s first wireless IOS in April 2022, the i700 Wireless, their latest flagship scanner as one of the most popular scanner options amongst dentists. ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

Dental 3D Printer Review 2024 by the Institute of Digital Dentistry

The dental 3D printing market is blowing up. There hasn’t been this much interest and hype in an aspect of digital dentistry in a long time.This 3D Printer Review is a collaboration with multiple leading digital dentistry ...

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Alliedstar, News, Straumann

Straumann Group To Acquire AlliedStar

Big news in the world of digital dentistry, as Straumann Group has confirmed that they are acquiring Chinese company AlliedStar - makers of the AS 100, AS 200E and AS 260 intraoral scanners.It looks like Straumann ...

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